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Many are already on store shelves or available online. You may have to do a little hunting because the products are new and food makers are still marketing them to stores.

All the foods will also be available to taste during Expolicious, the public portion of the Fresno Food Expo from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, July 28. The $50 tickets can be purchased online or at the Convention Center box office. They usually sell out, so get them quick.

All the new products are in the running for awards, either the Buyer’s Choice Award and the People’s Choice Award. The public can vote for its favorites at the Food Expo’s web page or Facebook page.

What makes it interesting: The oatmeal cookie butter and the spicy Buffalo flavors are especially delicious out of the seven flavors the company makes. The spreads can be added to toast or pancakes, baked into muffins or used as frosting on a cupcake. The butters have lots of omega-3s and antioxidants and less fat than traditional peanut butter. The company has partnered with Selma-based Poindexter Nuts.

What makes it interesting: The organic freeze-dried fruit is unlike any dried fruit you’ve tasted. The grapes, apples and blueberries have a distinct crunch and lots of flavor – especially the grapes. Homegrown Organic Farms expects them to be a hit with kids.

Misculio olive and sundried tomato spread by Evono

What makes it interesting: The spread is made from black olives, Traina Foods sundried tomatoes, Bari olive oil and Pappy’s Seasonings – all of which are local. It can used as a spread, to stuff meat or veggies or make a vegan meatball by wrapping it around goat cheese.

Where it’s made: Most of Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co.’s beer is made in its downtown Fresno brewery. But since it doesn’t have expensive canning equipment, it turned to Temblor Brewing in Bakersfield to brew and can the beer using Tioga-Sequoia’s recipe.

Where you can buy it: Save Mart, BevMo!, Whole Foods and the brewery at 745 Fulton St., Fresno.

What makes it interesting: This is the first time Tioga-Sequoia has sold beer in a can, which they say lasts longer and stays fresher. It’s also not the same 99 ale you may be familiar with. They tweaked the recipe to make the beer lighter and less bitter.

What makes it interesting: The clementines – rind and all – get get crushed along with the olives, which makes the olive oil’s orangey flavor stand out. The oil was a Specialty Food Association or Sofi award finalist.

It can be used in salad dressing, on chicken, fish or pork, or even drizzled over vanilla ice cream.

What makes it interesting: Three Hours from Nowhere is a blonde ale, flavored with a hint of strawberries. The ale comes in a 22-fluid ounce bottle and is perfect for summer barbecues or hanging out by the pool. It’s crisp, refreshing and has just enough strawberry flavor to make it unique. Alcohol by volume is 6 percent.

What makes it interesting: It’s hot, but in a good way. Smooth and flavorful, this dark red sauce doesn’t overpower your taste buds. Instead, it allows you to taste your food while giving your mouth a satisfying dose of heat. But beware, the heat lingers, so go easy.

Where you can buy it: The Inclusion Craft Chocolate Bars will soon be available. Check the company’s website for locations, www.moluccachocolate.com.

What makes it interesting: Molucca’s handcrafted dark chocolate bars are best when they are savored. This isn’t the kind of chocolate you want to consume quickly. And the new inclusion bars are no different. The pink Himalayan salt and nibs bar is best enjoyed slowly. Let it melt in your mouth for a satisfying mix of sweet and saltiness. The coffee and coconut chocolate bar is a rich combination that gives the dark chocolate added depth and flavor.

What makes it interesting: The handcrafted spiced ales are easy drinking and loaded with flavor. Riley’s makes ginger, root beer, vanilla cream, and orange cream with an alcohol by volume of 5 percent. If you like craft hard sodas, these will be fun to drink. The Vanilla Cream is especially tasty. The brewery’s latest IPA has a great hoppy taste without the bitter finish.

What makes it interesting: Lanna’s cold brew coffee is one smooth tasting drink. On ice or by itself, cold brew coffee is a more mellow version of hot black coffee. The processing removes some of the bitterness, leaving behind a pure, clean coffee taste.